Dr. Richard Moore, Jr., M.D. practices in Wilmington at our 2716 Ashton Drive office location. Dr. Moore graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor’s degree in biology and went on to graduate with honors from the UNC School of Medicine. While a medical student at UNC, he completed a longitudinal study on the effect of exercise on rate of perimenopausal bone loss in women and was elected into Alpha Omega Alpha – the national medical honor society.
Dr. Richard Moore, Jr., M.D. practices in Wilmington at our 2716 Ashton Drive office location. Dr. Moore graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor’s degree in biology and went on to graduate with honors from the UNC School of Medicine. While a medical student at UNC, he completed a longitudinal study on the effect of exercise on rate of perimenopausal bone loss in women and was elected into Alpha Omega Alpha – the national medical honor society.
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Very professional and took the time to answer all of my questions
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Dr. Moore is absolutely the best!
Extremely thorough, takes the time to explain each step from injury or condition you are being treated for through resolution.
Kind and empathetic, puts you at ease and a wonderful sense of humor!
The office staff, PA's, scheduling and being flexible are all additional benefits to this practice.
We wish all our doctors were made from the same mold.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
He was very kind and professional. He took time with me and answered all of my questions. He was not in a hurry and explained exactly what was going on with my hand. Would highly recommend him.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Received excellent care, before, during and after!! Would recommend
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Appreciate Dr Moore professional interaction along with personal touch.
His skill set is remarkable! He has consistently expanded his knowledge and skill set while moving forward in his profession.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Dr Moore is a very kind and gentle Doctor.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Best doctor ever so totally pleased with everything he's done for me so far!! He did an amazing job on my surgery su and all is healing greatly . Highly recommend him.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
I have all the confidence in Dr Moore and his team.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Awesome experience
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
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Coastal Region: Wilmington - Ashton - Orthopedics
2716 Ashton Drive Wilmington, NC 28412
Dr. Richard Moore, Jr., M.D. practices in Wilmington at our 2716 Ashton Drive office location. Dr. Moore graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor’s degree in biology and went on to graduate with honors from the UNC School of Medicine. While a medical student at UNC, he completed a longitudinal study on the effect of exercise on rate of perimenopausal bone loss in women and was elected into Alpha Omega Alpha – the national medical honor society.
Dr. Moore then completed his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. While a resident, he was coauthor of a scientific paper that was awarded the Charles S. Neer award for excellence in research on the shoulder and elbow. He was elected as a chief administrative resident and was awarded the DeForest Willard award for outstanding performance by the faculty and residents.
After completing his residency, Dr. Moore returned to North Carolina where he completed a fellowship in hand, upper extremity & microvascular surgery at Duke University. He subsequently completed a traveling preceptorship in pelvic & acetabular trauma in Los Angeles prior to returning to Durham as a Duke Faculty member. He was Director of the Orthopedic Trauma Service and a member of the hand and microvascular team for replantation and reconstruction. He was awarded the Frank H. Bassett teaching award by the resident staff.
Dr. Moore has remained active in educational endeavors and has lectured nationally and internationally. He has been a visiting professor at the UNC School of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and has been the Invited International Speaker at the Taiwan Society for Surgery of the Hand meeting. He has also spoken in Japan, South Korea, Portugal, Greece and Sweden.
Dr. Moore is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the Orthopedic Trauma Association and was recently elected into the American Orthopedic Association. He is a Past President of the NC Society for Surgery of the Hand and the Duke Hand Club. Dr. Moore has been named a Best Doctor by his peers since 2003.
Dr. Moore focuses on complex problems of the upper extremity including the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. He has extensive experience with primary and revision total and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, elbow arthroplasty and reconstruction of the wrist and hand. He also has extensive experience in Microvascular reconstruction including free vascularized fibular grafting and peripheral nerve.
Dr. Richard Moore is a native of eastern North Carolina–born in Morehead City and raised in Jacksonville.
Education Undergraduate Degree: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Fellowship: Duke University, Durham, NC Fellowship Trained in Hand, Upper Extremity and Microvascular Surgery
Very professional and took the time to answer all of my questions
Dr. Moore is absolutely the best! Extremely thorough, takes the time to explain each step from injury or condition you are being treated for through resolution. Kind and empathetic, puts you at ease and a wonderful sense of humor! The office staff, PA's, scheduling and being flexible are all additional benefits to this practice. We wish all our doctors were made from the same mold.
He was very kind and professional. He took time with me and answered all of my questions. He was not in a hurry and explained exactly what was going on with my hand. Would highly recommend him.
Received excellent care, before, during and after!! Would recommend
Appreciate Dr Moore professional interaction along with personal touch. His skill set is remarkable! He has consistently expanded his knowledge and skill set while moving forward in his profession.
Dr Moore is a very kind and gentle Doctor.
Best doctor ever so totally pleased with everything he's done for me so far!! He did an amazing job on my surgery su and all is healing greatly . Highly recommend him.
I have all the confidence in Dr Moore and his team.
Awesome experience